D--Prevention Maintenance, Software Updates and Information Assurance Support

NOTICE: Intend to Award as Sole Source. United States Army Signal Network Enterprise Center, Fort Belvoir (USASNEC-FB or NEC-FB) has a requirement to perform preventive maintenance, software updates and information assurance support on the National Capital Region Land Mobile Radio (NCR LMR), located at Washington Signal Center, Bldg 766, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Note: This notice is provided for informational purposes only. DESCRIPTION: The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC), on behalf of the United States Army Signal Network, Fort Belvoir, VA, has a requirement for preventive maintenance, software update and information assurance support. The following has been determined as minimum requirements needed: System Infrastructure Maintenance: 24/7 on-call maintenance support and repair and replacement of fixed infrastructure equipment as needed. LMR System Software FX and SUMS2 Support: Includes performance enhancements, new and/or optional features, latest software releases and updates no less than once per quarter and as requested. LMR System Information Assurance Support: Includes the monitoring of all Army IA Vulnerability Alerts, patches, updates, and validation of all patches, bulletins, and security alerts. The subject requirement is in support of the National Capital Region Land Mobile Radio (NCR LMR) System infrastructure. The MICC intends to award as sole source to Harris Corporation, 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24501, for the timeframe of 8 July 2012 - 7 July 2013. Harris Corporation has been determined the only source deemed capable of fulfilling this requirement, due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Vendors may submit a capability statement which shall be reviewed by the Agency. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated capability within the established timeframe is invited to submit written notification to the contract specialist below no later than 28 June 2012 at 09:00AM EST. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the stated capability within the established timeframe. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist, MICC ATTN: Lisbeth S Mosgrove, 9410 Jackson Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. No telephone responses will be accepted Responses received will not be evaluated. However, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, MICC will proceed with the sole source award. NAICS: 811213